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Lesson 3: The Spirit Who Lives in You
The Spirit isn't only with us at church. The Bible says He lives in every believer. Today we learn what that means for who we are.
Scripture readings
Romans 8:14-16
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
1 Corinthians 6:19
Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
Ephesians 1:13-14
In him you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation—in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is a pledge of our inheritance, to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.
The lesson
Hello again, friends. Here is something amazing: the Holy Spirit lives in those who belong to Jesus.
In 1 Corinthians 6:19, Paul says our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in us. We don’t have to travel to a special place to meet God. He lives in His people. That also gives us a reason to take care of ourselves with respect.
In Romans 8:14-16, we learn that the Spirit of adoption helps us cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. If you have ever felt a quiet assurance that you belong to God, this is that gift.
In Ephesians 1:13-14, Paul says that when we believed, we were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is a pledge of our inheritance. Think of a seal as God’s mark of ownership, and a pledge as His first payment of what is still to come.
On a hard day, you can remember this: you are not alone. The Spirit is in you. You belong to the Father.
Reflection questions
Private, for your own journal.
- What does it mean to me that God lives in me?
- When have I felt assurance that I am God’s child?
- What worries could I hand over, knowing I am sealed and not alone?
Quiz
Closing prayer
Father, thank You that Your Spirit lives in me and that I am Your child. Help me to rest in that, and to treat my life as Your home. In Jesus' name, amen.
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